'Can't believe Vijaybhai is no more': PM Modi on Vijay Rupani's demise; ex-Gujarat CM died in Ahmedabad air crash

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 13, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, expressing his deep sorrow over Rupani's death in the Ahmedabad air crash. Modi reminisced about their long association and Rupani's dedication to the BJP's ideology.

Video credit: Oneindia
Published on June 12, 2025 -  03:05
BREAKING: Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani DEAD in Air India Plane Crash Near Ahmedabad | 240 Killed
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 242 passengers on board Air India flight I71, which crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London on June 12, 2025. Union Minister C.R. Patil confirmed Rupani’s death in the tragic incident. Rupani, who served as CM from 2016 to 2021, was a prominent BJP leader and close aide of Amit Shah. This marks the second time a Gujarat CM has died in a plane crash. The nation mourns the loss of a veteran political figure. #VijayRupani #ahmedabadplanecrash #planecrash #gujarattragedy #breakingnews #airplanecrash #gujaratairplanecrash #airindiacrash #planecrash #airplanemishap #planecrashlive #ahmedabadnews #gujaratplanecrashnews #gujaratnewslive #ahmedabadflightcrash #ahmedabadplaneaccident #ahmedabadrescueoperations Also Read From YSR To Rupani: Another Ex-Chief Minister Lost In Aviation Disaster :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/from-ysr-to-rupani-another-ex-chief-minister-lost-in-aviation-disaster-4179909.html?ref=DMDesc Akash Vatsa: Who Is He? The Man Who Claimed He Predicted The Air India Plane Could Crash :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/akash-vatsa-who-is-he-the-man-who-claimed-he-predicted-the-air-india-plane-could-crash-4179877.html?ref=DMDesc Air India Crash: London-Based Passenger From Seat 11A Survives, Says Brother Still Missing :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/air-india-crash-london-based-passenger-from-seat-11a-survives-says-brother-still-missing-ahmedabad-4179767.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~ED.194~

You are here


💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions


Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar, specifically East Champaran, to address a public rally and inaugurate development projects exceeding Rs 7,000..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 12 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have urged Prime Minister Modi to restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir via a parliamentary bill during the monsoon session...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago

Kiren Rijiju responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy. Rijiju accused Gandhi of speaking against the nation and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. They highlighted the unique situation..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago


Ahmedabad

Metropolis in Gujarat, India
The government released the annual cleanliness survey. Indore secured the top spot for the eighth consecutive year. Surat and Navi Mumbai followed closely...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 17 hours ago

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has voiced strong concerns regarding the preliminary report on the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago

Following the preliminary report on the Air India AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, IFALPA cautioned against "hasty conclusions," echoing concerns about a suicide..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

A safety notice regarding fuel shutoff valves in Boeing aircraft, including the 787 Dreamliner, was issued weeks before the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago


Chief Minister of Gujarat

Chief Ministers of Gujarat, India
Following the collapse of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge over the Mahisagar river in Vadodara, Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has suspended four government..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago


Gujarat

State in western India
A 25-year-old tourist from Gujarat tragically died in a paragliding accident near Dharamshala after his tandem paraglider crashed during take-off from an..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago

The Mahisagar River bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district has claimed 19 lives, with rescue operations ongoing for two missing individuals. A section of..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago


Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
In a move anticipated to bolster the BJP's prospects ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, former Ulfa deputy commander-in-chief Drishti Rajkhowa and AAP's Assam..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 hours ago

The Public Accounts Committee met to discuss important issues. The SIR exercise in Bihar and official documents were key topics. Concerns arose about ineligible..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 hours ago

National Conference has criticised the central government's decision. The decision involves appointing Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kavinder Gupta as Ladakh's..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 9 hours ago


Related videos from verified sources

India BLASTS 'Twisted' U.S Report On Air India Crash, Denies Pilot Fuel Cut Claim As ‘Baseless….’ 03:37
Credit: Oneindia - Published 18 hours ago 


London Air Disaster: Beech B200 Plane EXPLODES Moments After Takeoff | Rescue Underway At Crash Site 03:04
Credit: Oneindia - Published 4 days ago 


BBC Under Fire For 'Burying Boeing Blame': Netizens ACCUSE Network Of Twisting AI171 Crash Report 03:03
Credit: Oneindia - Published 5 days ago 


Related news from verified sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, expressing his deep sorrow over Rupani's death in the...
on June 13, 2025 • IndiaTimes

Former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani tragically died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, confirmed by top BJP...
on June 12, 2025 • IndiaTimes

An Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, claiming over 260 lives, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was on board. A...
on June 13, 2025 • Zee News

You might like